CVE-2023-20964
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a...
CVE-2023-20964 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Google Android, published March 1, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.12%, the 1st percentile. Fixed in platform/frameworks/base 13-next:2023-03-01.
- Severity
- 7.8 HighCVSS 3.1, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.12%EPSS, 1st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
13-next:2023-03-01platform/frameworks/base +7 more
Description
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service or escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238177121
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 13-next:0 up to 13-next:2023-03-01, plus listed versions 13-next | 13-next:2023-03-01 |
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 12:0 up to 12:2023-03-01, plus listed versions 12 | 12:2023-03-01 |
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 12L:0 up to 12L:2023-03-01, plus listed versions 12L | 12L:2023-03-01 |
platform/frameworks/baseAndroid | 13:0 up to 13:2023-03-01, plus listed versions 13 | 13:2023-03-01 |
android-framework-23Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | All versions, plus listed versions 6.0.1+r72-36.0.1+r72-46.0.1+r72-5~18.04 | None known |
android-framework-23Ubuntu:20.04:LTS | All versions, plus listed versions 6.0.1+r72-5 | None known |
android-framework-23Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | All versions, plus listed versions 6.0.1+r72-6 | None known |
android-framework-23Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | All versions, plus listed versions 6.0.1+r72-66.0.1+r72-6ubuntu1 | None known |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service or escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238177121
- Record
CVE-2023-20964- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-610
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service or escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238177121
- Record
CVE-2023-20964- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-610
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-25132
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service or escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238177121
- Record
EUVD-2023-25132- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-gv4w-cvg2-4g88
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a...
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service or escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238177121
- Record
GHSA-gv4w-cvg2-4g88- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-610
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2023-20964
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service or escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238177121
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2023-20964- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-238177121No score
In multiple functions of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible Intent rebroadcast due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service or escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
ASB-A-238177121- Updated
- 2026-11-10
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20964
github.com/advisories/GHSA-gv4w-cvg2-4g88
android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/863d396f4ccabee91d51b04f72f44c34ffe351f0
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-20964
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-20964